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Arlington, WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population

21,095

Land area

10sq mi

People per sq mi

2,116

ZIP codes

0

Arlington and its ZIP codes

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Arlington at a glance

  • Arlington is about 18 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 71st among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
  • The median household income is $88,231, 10% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $538,800 (5% below Washington) and median rent is $1,905 a month.

Local data for Arlington, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arlington, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,231

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$538,800

Median rent

$1,905/mo

Homeownership

62.2%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

36.6

Average commute

29.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,129), Mexican Americans (2,295), Irish Americans (1,669).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Arlington.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$84,350

299,062 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,447

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.7B

FY 2026, $5,716 per person

Snohomish County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arlington, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.2%
  • Carpooled10.3%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home11.9%

Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arlington, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

49

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,769

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 29°F

49.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arlington, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.9%

U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Arlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sisco HeightsCensus-designated place4 mi13.8
Arlington HeightsCensus-designated place4.5 mi8.4
BryantCensus-designated place4.6 mi6.1
SilvanaCensus-designated place5 mi1.5
Sunday LakeCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.3
MarysvilleCity6.2 mi20.8
Lake GoodwinCensus-designated place6.9 mi5.6
Lake CassidyCensus-designated place8.5 mi10.6
Kayak PointCensus-designated place9 mi5.5
Warm BeachCensus-designated place9.4 mi4.4
LochsloyCensus-designated place9.4 mi7.5
Granite FallsCity9.9 mi2.2
Lake McMurrayCensus-designated place11 mi1.4
Canyon CreekCensus-designated place11 mi6.1
StanwoodCity11 mi3
Lake BosworthCensus-designated place11 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arlington, WA in?
Arlington is in Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the population of Arlington, WA?
About 21,095 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arlington?
Nearby places include Sisco Heights (4 mi), Arlington Heights (4.5 mi), Bryant (4.6 mi), Silvana (5 mi), Sunday Lake (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023